Since 1980 I have dedicated my professional life to helping individuals and
couples overcome difficulties and build stronger relationships. I take our
work seriously, am non judgmental, supportive, and also contribute an ease
and a sense of humor. I specialize in trauma survivors, including verbal,
sexual and physical abuse, co-dependency issues, despondency, eating
disorders, addictions, anxiety and panic, work problems, and issues of
loss and confusion about sense of self.
To see my total list of specialties, click here.
Individuals:
Many of you may experience that others may see you as 'self-confident' and
'in charge of your life.' You may, indeed, be successful (or sense you
could be), but underlying doubts or difficulty saying your truths get in the
way of fully being the person you want to be.
I will help you connect with and strengthen that part of you that knows you
are not the negative messages you were led to believe about yourself as a
young child. You can separate your inauthentic beliefs from your true
qualities and see your Authentic Self emerge as you gain a strong sense of
who you are in relationship to yourself, others, your work, your other
passions in life and to your personal spirituality.
To read an article on individual therapy, click here.
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Couples:
Couples who come to see me may have problems getting along with each other,
such as, among other things, dealing with resentments, work,
communications, trust, children, relatives, money or step families. You may
be experiencing the effects of an affair by one partner, or may want to have
pre-marital discussions to make sure how best to be in a relationship with
each other.
As a couple working with me, you will lean how to communicate and resolve
issues in a safe, nurturing environment where each partner is respected
equally. You will each be heard, validated and become attuned to the others'
feelings and needs.
Some of you may find that a few issues come from your past and you will have
the opportunity to develop insights into each partner's sources of the
problems being brought bring to the relationship. This will allow you to
realize how unresolved old issues may have been negatively impacting your
present relationship without your realizing it. You will learn they do not
apply to your partner and are no longer appropriate ways of interacting now
as an adult within a relationship. This process provides the opportunities
for your individual personal growth and 'healing,' as well as a new
closeness in the relationship.
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'Articles' page.
Ways I Work:
I work in an interactive way. I am trained in most psychological modalities
of therapies and use a mixture of what I believe to be the most helpful at
any given moment with the particular work we are doing. We will work 'in
the here and now' with the problems you are experiencing. We will define
them, set goals, and work towards positive changes.
I am also especially helpful in showing you how some positive experiences of
childhood can be used to strengthen your ability to work better towards
your goals. Or, if we find that there were difficult experiences during
your childhood resulting in ways you defined yourself. If so, they may
still affect your beliefs about yourself and interfere in your interactions
with others. , I define this as your interacting from your inauthentic
Self. We will identify them, put them in perspective, and you will be free
to become and live from your Authentic Self.
To read an article describing the inauthentic and Authentic Self, please
click here. To read other
articles connected to this subject, please click here
for a list of articles.
As a Result:
During the above processes of our working together you will learn to
understand yourself and others from a different, free, more positive
perspective allowing you to make the changes you wish in order to enhance
your reaching your goals and the type of relationships you would like in
life.
I hope you will allow me to accompany you on your personal path toward your
Authentic Self.
